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Michael Jordan

Name: Michael Jordan
Author: Robert Lipsyte
ISBN: 9780060242350

by Robert Lipsyte

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Overview

Michael Jordan was a late bloomer. Cut from the Varsity basketball team in high school when he first tried out, Michael nonetheless became the best basketball player that ever lived—Rare Air Jordan. The true story of how Michael Jordan achieved this amazing level of success as a basketball player—and as the high king of commercial endorsements—underscores one of the new roles of athletes in our society today. Here's a fascinating look at both the evolution of basketball and Michael Jordan's stunning climb to the peak of his sport, and his season in minor league baseball.

Young Adult Choices for 1996 (IRA)

Author Biography: Robert Lipsyte is the author of The Contender, an ALA Notable Children's Book of 1940–1970, and The Brave, a l992 Best Book for Young Adults (ALA). Mr. Lipsyte lives in New York, NY. Winner of the 2001 Margaret Edwards Award

About the Author, Robert Lipsyte

Robert Lipsyte is an award-winning sportswriter for The New York Times and USA Today and is the author of a number of acclaimed books, including The Contender and Raiders Night. He is also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring the whole of his contribution to literature for young readers. He lives in New York.

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Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot

Basketball star Jordan has risen to great heights and his resulting fame has called into question the exploitation of poor young men in sports and the responsibilities facing a role model like Jordan for young boys. Easy to read text accompanied by pictures and an index may be a draw for sports-minded reluctant readers.